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County clerk talks early voting and voting process

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early voting continues at the Jefferson County Courthouse through the end of this week and will culminate the day before the May 24 Political Party primaries. Jefferson County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, whose office is responsible for early voting, was asked Wednesday how it was going... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man allegedly invovled in shooting

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An investigation into a reported shooting in Shady Grove that began in March resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly admitted to being involved on video. Police said Nijah Alexander, 20, was initially questioned about the incident when he was detained... Read More.

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$40,000 bond set for man accused of firearm possession

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $40,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony who was arrested after several guns were found in the vehicle he was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

UAPB recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

In 2020, an estimated 52.9 million adults aged 18 or older lived with mental illness in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). That is one in five adults living with mental illness. Also, one in five children in the... Read More.

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Sarah Sanders raises another $601K in Arkansas governor race

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has raised another $601,000 in her bid for Arkansas governor, continuing to far outpacing her Republican and Democratic rivals. Sanders, who is seeking the Republican nomination in the state’s May 24... Read More.

Summer Cooking Camps for Children Set for June at UAPB

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) 1890 Cooperative Extension Program will host a free, fun-filled summer camp for children ages 7 to 11. Participants will learn how to cook and make healthy snacks. They will also learn about good nutrition, food safety... Read More.

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Alexander discusses convention center hotel board

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Joni Alexander said there are things about the proposed ordinance she doesn’t necessarily agree with, including a section that says the Mayor appoints the members of the commission without council approval. Asked by morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Pines Mall set to go to auction in June

Tuesday, May 17 by Staff

The Pines Mall is set to go to auction on June 6, 2022 according to an online auction website. The website states the bid will open at $1.5 Million, and lists the property as an investment opportunity for redevelopment. The Pines Mall has been Read More.

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Sheriff Woods Jr. talks Jefferson County Adult Detention Center operations

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the areas that it has dramatically affected is the operations of the Jefferson County Adult Detention Center. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was a guest on the Oldies 013... Read More.

Black Pilots of America Return to Pine Bluff for Operation Skyhook

Tuesday, May 17 by Staff

After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Pilots of America will return to Pine Bluff, Arkansas with their Memorial Day Fly-In, “Operation Skyhook.” Member chapters will fly in from across the United States to historic Grider Field at Pine Bluff Regional... Read More.

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Convention Center Public Facilities Board gets initial reading

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board was read twice by the City Council Monday night and will be up for a final vote when the council meets for the first time in June. According to the... Read More.

ASC ART ROCKS: Summer Bash kicks off on June 3-4

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arts & Science Center is kicking off summer with a two-day party. ART ROCKS: Summer Bash is a fundraising event with music, food trucks, games, art demos, art auctions, karaoke, kid-friendly activities, and more. The festivities are set for 5-10 p.m.... Read More.

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County clerk talks early voting and voting process

$100,000 bond set for man allegedly invovled in shooting

$40,000 bond set for man accused of firearm possession

UAPB recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Sarah Sanders raises another $601K in Arkansas governor race

Summer Cooking Camps for Children Set for June at UAPB

Alexander discusses convention center hotel board

Pines Mall set to go to auction in June

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks Jefferson County Adult Detention Center operations

Black Pilots of America Return to Pine Bluff for Operation Skyhook

Convention Center Public Facilities Board gets initial reading

ASC ART ROCKS: Summer Bash kicks off on June 3-4

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